Theme: A Shared Action
Please browse through the list of Green Health Activities by date below
Events are taking place all across the Highlands for Green Health Week 2026.
We hope there really is something for everyone to try. You will find many more groups and activities taking place throughout the year on our online directory.
All Week!
Badenoch & Strathspey
Active Cairngorms Health Walks
Would you like to meet new people, get some fresh air and feel better? We’d love to welcome you to our weekly Health Walks taking place across Badenoch and Strathspey this Green Health Week. We walk from 10 minutes up to an hour, and are open to all (although we ask for only assistance dogs). The walks are free and no booking required, just join us on the day for a walk and an optional hot drink and chat at the end. Walks take place in:
* Aviemore (Fridays, 10am at the Bowling Club)
* Boat of Garten (Wednesdays, 1.30pm, Community Hall)
* Carrbridge (Thursdays, 11am, at the Old Bridge)
* Cromdale (Thursdays, 10.30am, Cromdale Kirk)
* Grantown (Tuesdays, 10.30am, Curling Pond Car Park in Anagach Woods)
* Kincraig (Tuesdays, 2pm, Community Hall)
* Kingussie (Thursdays, 10.30am, Badenoch Centre)
* Nethybridge (Tuesdays, 1.30pm, Community Centre)
* Newtonmore Wednesdays, 10.30am, Wildcat Centre)
For full details please take a look at our website.
All Week!
Nairn
Nairn Family Greenway
Whole week: first week of the new Nairn Family Greenway, which brings together six organisations in Nairn (Blue Space Highland, Green Hive, N4H, Nairn County F.C., Nairn Museum and the National Autistic Society) to work on developing and delivering a year-long programme of events, activities and special initiatives aimed at supporting and engaging with local families. The programme runs between 15 May 2026 and 15 May 2027, and will be delivered at venues along the existing footpath/cycle-route between the public green spaces at Riverside on the south side of town and Viewfield to the west – via Fishertown, the harbour and the beachside Links, as well as the beach itself. This route will be promoted as the ‘Nairn Family Greenway’
email: matthew@greenhive.co.uk for details
All Week!
Moray Firth Area
Partnership for Wellbeing Health Walks
Health walks are supported by trained volunteer walk leaders and are between 1hr to 1.5hrs long, generally on level paths and not too difficult walking conditions. They are suitable if you would like to walk in company, and are aiming to become more physically active. All the walks are free.
*Muir of Ord Monday 18th May 10am: meet at bus stop by Muir Square Beauly
*Short Wander Monday 18th May 2pm: Meet at Braeview car park Fortrose
*Tuesday 19th May: meet at Fortrose Town Hall 1.45pm
*Glen Urquhart Tuesday 19th May: Meet at Balmacaan Rd car park at 2pm
*Smithton Wednesday 20th May: Meet at Smithton Hotel car park at 10.30pm
*Inverness Thursday 21st May: meet in front of Botanic Gardens cafe by 10.30am
*Inverness all ability walk at UHI Campus Thursday 21st May: meet 11.30am at UHI cafe
*Beauly Thursday 21st May: meet at Braeview car park by 10.30am
All Week!
Highland
High Life Highland Countryside Rangers
We are a dedicated group of naturalists, passionately committed to bringing the wonders of nature closer to you. Our team is an integral part of High Life Highland, a respected charitable organisation deeply rooted in the Scottish Highlands.
Visit our Whats On page for a list of upcoming events near you!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/high-life-highland-countryside-rangers-33097164665
Monday 18th May
Ullapool
Northerlies at the West Edge
13:30-15:30
A space for elders, young ones and carers to gather in the shelter of Leckmelm Wood, with covered outside seating, small off-road wheelchair, hot drinks, compost loo (two steps up) with chance to join in West Edge care and plan activities. Get in touch about transport, lift share and with any questions!
Em Magenta 07743736997
Tuesday 19th May
Aviemore
Cairngorm Cycling Club
19 May, Cairngorm Hill Climb, 6.30pm from Aviemore, details on website, guests always welcome:
Tuesday 19th May
Kinlochleven
CHI GONG LUNCHTIME SUMMER SESSIONS
Add a wee slice of Zen into your lunchtime with an uplifting five week series of classes combining flowing movement, calm focus and a sense of shared wellbeing.
Booking is essential.
How long: each class lasts 40 minutes
How much does it cost? From £20 – £40 for the 5 weeks
Where do we meet? At the Family Hub next to the KCT Office.
How do I join? Book your space with Penny at Mountain Yoga.
Wednesday 20th May
Wednesday 20th May
Munlochy
Arts In Nature
Arts in Nature and Mikeysline are hosting a creative, nature‑inspired session in Munlochy on Wednesday 20 May from 4–5.30pm. We’ll meet at the Allangrange Arms and spend the session outdoors if the weather allows, or indoors in the Green Room if needed. We run a monthly collaborative art club here, but this will be a special event in celebration of Green Health Week. The session is open to all ages, with children accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited and can be booked here: https://shorturl.at/Er4t0
Wednesday 20th May
Nairn
Make Anything Workshop
(10am-3pm): Make Anything Workshop session at the Green Hive Community Workshop email:
andrew@greenhive.co.uk
Wednesday 20th May
Nairn
Community Orchard Gardening Session
(1.30-3.30pm): Community Orchard gardening session at Viewfield
email:
joshua@greenhive.co.uk
Wednesday 20th May
Dundreggen
Tree Nursery Volunteering
(Wednesday 20th May 2026. Tree Nursery Volunteering: Help restore Scotland’s wild forests! We’re looking for local volunteers to support our Dundreggan Tree Nursery. Get hands-on with seasonal tasks like seed sowing, transplanting, weeding, digging and packing trees for rewilding projects.
Find out more by emailing: nursery@treesforlife.org.uk
Thursday 21st May
RSPB Inch Marshes Reserve
Wildlife Wander
Come for a Wildlife Wander with our knowledgeable Volunteer Wardens to see some of the amazing wildlife that Spring brings to Insh Marshes.9.30am – 1.30pm
On this leisurely walk see the lush green aspen leaves trembling and a variety of bird species, including curlew (which we may hear calling), lapwing and snipe (which could be displaying) and song birds singing through the trees. During sunny intervals early butterflies like orange tip and small tortoiseshell will be flying.
To book:
Thursday 21st May
Inverness
Nature 4 Health
Nature Walk for Wellbeing. 13.30 to 15.00, 21/5/26. Meeting at the Craig Dunain Duck Pond, a gentle hour and half walk to enjoy, appreciate and benefit from the wonderful nature around us. Walk will include stopping for a freshly fire brewed cuppa and home made flapjack. Open to all, no need to book, please just turn up and join us. More details and how to get in touch on our website: www.n4h.co.uk
Thursday 21st May
Inverness
Go Flourish
Everyone is welcome to the Go Flourish Garden at North Kessock Primary School on Thursdays, 3–5pm (term time). Entrance is from behind the school on Drumsmittal Road.
These relaxed drop-in gardening sessions are open to all ages, with no experience needed, and offer a friendly space to enjoy nature, connect with others, and share a cuppa. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer opportunities during school hours are also available, with PVG support provided.
For more information, please contact lyn@goflourishcharity.org.
Website: www.goflourishcharity.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goflourish
Instagram: www.instagram.com/go_flourish_rooted_learning/
Thursday 21st May
Nairn
Green Hive Upcycling Sewing Circle
(10am-1pm): Upcycling Sewing Circle session at Seaman’s Hall
email: joshua@greenhive.co.uk for details
Thursday 21st May
Nairn
Sensory Wellbeing Garden
(10am-1pm): Sensory Wellbeing Garden gardening session at Seaman’s Hall
email: joshua@greenhive.co.uk
Thursday 21st May
Nairn
Big Projects Build Session
(10am-3pm): Big Project Builds session at at the Green Hive Community Workshop
email: andrew@greenhive.co.uk for details
Friday 22nd May
Nairn
Big Projects Build Session
(10am-3pm): Big Project Builds session at at the Green Hive Community Workshop
email: andrew@greenhive.co.uk for details
Friday 22nd May
Evanton Community Woodlands
Friday Futures Group
For people living with Dementia 10.30am – 1.45pm
Contact: adrian.clark444@btinternet.com
Saturday 23rd May
Saturday 23rd May
Aviemore Park Run
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. Preferable if people register in advance via the Parkrun website, but not essential. Turn up 9:20am for the briefing and participate.
Saturday 23rd May
Nethy Bridge
Abernethy Golf Club. Try Golf, Saturday 23rd May, 10am. No booking required. Turn up on the day.
Saturday 23rd May
Fort William Park Run
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Parkrun website
Saturday 23rd May
Thurso Park Run
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Parkrun website
Saturday 23rd May
Skinadin Park Run – Isle of Skye
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Parkrun website
Saturday 23rd May
Torvean Park Run – Inverness
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Parkrun website
Saturday 23rd May
Nairn Links Park Run
Parkrun is on every Saturday at 9:30am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Parkrun website
Saturday 23rd May
Fort William
Carers Wellbeing Day – Care to Connect
Join us on Saturday 23rd May for a full day of relaxation, connection, and rejuvenation at An Drochaid, Fort William. Immerse yourself in a carefully curated wellbeing experience featuring an outdoor sauna, soothing spa treatments, mindfulness sessions, creative arts workshops, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to explore fitness, health, nature, and trail therapy.
Whether you’re looking to unwind, get inspired, or simply spend quality time outdoors, this is your invitation to reset and recharge.
This event will run between 10.00am and 6.00pm, and you are welcome to come along at any time and for as long as you want. All the activities are free and we’ll release the schedule for the day in advance of the event. There’s loads to do for all the family and we have activities available for all the family to ensure that adults have the space to take part in a range of wellbeing activities.
10am-6pm
email: caretoconnect@valochaber.org
Sunday 24th May
Assynt Field Club
Culkein Stoer- Circular walk out to Rubh’ an Dunain along the cliffs to west and back along the road. Share cars if possible, and park on the grass next to the beach entrance, meet at 1030, bring lunch.
Contact Rachel Redgwell 07763743781 for more information
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